Due to the severe weather conditions expected in Little Rock over the next several days, the Little Rock Zoo will be closed Friday, January 23 through Monday, January 26. This temporary closure will allow our staff time to prepare the grounds and ensure our animals are safe and comfortable ahead of the weather event.

We plan to reopen as soon as pathways are clear and it is safe for guests to return. Please check back here or follow us on social media for updates.

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Baby Bears Are Here!

LITTLE ROCK (December 26, 2025)— We are thrilled to share that Kayla, our sloth bear mom, gave birth to two healthy cubs at the Little Rock Zoo! This exciting milestone is the result of a collaborative effort between the Little Rock Zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Sloth Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP), an initiative focused…

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